Gujarat Regional Transport Office or Gujarat RTO works directly under the Commissionerate of Transport, Government of Gujarat as per Motor Vehicle Act 1988. It carries out functions like issuing driving licences, vehicle registration certificates, fitness certificates, maintaining traffic laws, spreading awareness about road safety, etc. Gujarat RTO carries out these tasks through their spread of offices across the state.
| RTO Locations | RTO Code | RTO Locations | RTO Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad RTO | GJ-01 | Mehsana RTO | GJ-02 |
| Rajkot RTO | GJ-03 | Bhavnagar RTO | GJ-04 |
| Surat RTO | GJ-05 | Vadodara RTO | GJ-06 |
| Nadiad RTO | GJ-07 | Palanpur RTO | GJ-08 |
| Himmatnagar RTO | GJ-09 | Jamnagar RTO | GJ-10 |
| Junagadh RTO | GJ-11 | Bhuj RTO | GJ-12 |
| Surendranagar ARTO | GJ-13 | Amreli ARTO | GJ-14 |
| Valsad RTO | GJ-15 | Bharuch ARTO | GJ-16 |
| Godhra RTO | GJ-17 | Gandhinagar ARTO | GJ-18 |
| Bardoli ARTO | GJ-19 | Dahod ARTO | GJ-20 |
| Navsari ARTO | GJ-21 | Rajpipla ARTO | GJ-22 |
| Anand ARTO | GJ-23 | Patan ARTO | GJ-24 |
| Porbandar ARTO | GJ-25 | Vyara ARTO | GJ-26 |
| Ahmedabad EAST ARTO | GJ-27 | Surat (Pal) ARTO | GJ-28 |
| Vadodara (Darjipura) ARTO | GJ-29 | Ahva-Dang ARTO | GJ-30 |
| Modasa (Aravalli) ARTO | GJ-31 | Veraval (Gir-Somnath) ARTO | GJ-32 |
| Botad (Botad) ARTO | GJ-33 | Chhota Udepur (C.U.) ARTO | GJ-34 |
| Lunawada (Mahisagar) ARTO | GJ-35 | Morbi (Morbi) ARTO | GJ-36 |
| Khambhaliya (Devbhumi Dwarka) ARTO | GJ-37 | Bavla (Ahmedabad) ARTO | GJ-38 |
The Gujarat RTO issues permanent Registration Certificate for new vehicles. The process is very simple.
After Verification of documents, RTO will issue a register number that is updated to you through SMS and Email unless a fancy number is requested.
Following documents are required to be submitted and verified by the RTO for issuance of the RC.
After 15 years from the date of registration, the vehicle needs to be re-registered in the Gujarat RTO. This process must be done within 60 days of expiry from the original date. The process for re-registering vehicles in Gujarat RTO consists of following steps.
Following documents must be submitted and verified by the RTO before re-registration of your vehicle.
If the owner of the vehicle decides to shift to Gujarat from a different state, they need to register their vehicle with the Gujarat RTO. This process required an NOC from the previous RTO, with many forms, and the vehicle must be brought for inspection. After inspection and payment of fees, the vehicle will be registered with Gujarat RTO. These documents are required to be filled and submitted.
If the owner is shifting permanently, a declaration has to be made in the Form FT.
Transfer of ownership in the RC is required if the possession of vehicle is changed. This will save the previous owner of any legal trouble caused by the new owner. The transfers are of 3 types:
If an RC is lost or spoiled, a duplicate RC can be issued by the RTO. An FIR is required in case the RC is reported to be stolen. Following documents are required to be submitted and verified for duplicate RC.
If a vehicle is being financed in the state of Gujarat, the financier has to be endorsed in the Registration Certificate in Gujarat. Following documents are required to be submitted for endorsement of hypothecation in RC.
If the debt is cleared for the vehicle, then termination of the endorsement of the financier in the registration certificate is required. It requires a NOC from the financer stating that the debt is cleared and the vehicle is now in the owner’s name. Following documents are required for termination of hypothecation in RC.
Follow are the registration charges of a vehicle in Gujarat:
You can check RC status of your vehicle in Gujarat online through Parivahan Portal by:
One can access Vehicle Owner details through the Parivahan Portal. In order to get vehicle owner details in Gujarat, follow these steps.
Gujarat RTO oversees the proper implementation of traffic laws, issuance of licences, RCs, Permits, etc in the state of Gujarat. It functions as per the Motor Vehicle Act 1988. Following are the functions of Gujarat RTO.
You can use the Tax Calculator provided by the Transport Department of Gujarat on their website to determine the road tax associated with your vehicle. Road Tax in Gujarat is calculated based on the cost of the vehicle.
| Type of Vehicle | Road Tax on total cost price of the vehicle |
|---|---|
| Two-Wheeler | 6% |
| Four-Wheeler | 6% |
As per the new rules, HSRP plate is mandatory for all vehicles in the state of Gujarat. Vehicles that were registered before April 2019, have to apply for HSRP plates by April 2025. In order to apply for HSRP in Gujarat follow these steps:
In order to check the status of HSRP number in Gujarat online, follow these steps:
Having a third-party insurance in the state of Gujarat is mandatory. Driving without insurance can lead to hefty fines. Buying insurance in Gujarat is simple and easy, and can be done online.
Ans: Yes you can apply for registration of your vehicle online, but you will need to take your vehicle to the RTO for inspection and verification of documents.
Ans: Gujarat RTO working under the Transport Department of Gujarat has the authority to grant vehicle registration certificates in Gujarat.
Ans: A Gujarat RC is valid all over India, but as of April 2025, you will need to fit an HSRP plate to your vehicle.
Ans: It will take approximately 2-3 weeks after taking the practical driving test for the Gujarat RTO to issue a licence.
Ans: Yes it is mandatory to have a third-party insurance in the state of Gujarat to drive on the public roads.
Ans: If you fail to pay the road tax in Gujarat in 3 months, a fine of 13% on the original tax amount will be issued on top of the actual tax due.
Ans: The Gujarat RTO department offers various online services including booking appointments for driving tests, applying for learner's licences, road tax calculator, applications for registration-related services, collecting e-payment of tax, etc.
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